Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

Are you an experienced minute taker with strong Microsoft Office skills?

If this is you, then you should apply to join our administrative team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex post hospital discharge team, for the role of Senior Business Administrator. We are part of a Local Authority dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults following their discharge from an acute hospital setting.

Our senior business administrators play a key role in supporting the Council - helping us provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. It\'s fast-paced and varied, but we\'ll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.

This 37 hour a week role comes with a hybrid working arrangement with office attendance at Eastbourne Hospital a minimum of 2 days a week or to meet the needs of the service.

The successful candidate will work in our Adult Social Care department providing high level administrative support to our post hospital discharge management team, Social Workers and Resource officers who support vulnerable clients and their families, in East Sussex. You will need great organisational skills, accurate minute taking skills, have the ability to work under pressure, excellent communication and MS Office skills as well as the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

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• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisation and time management.
• Strong Administration skills.
• Strong minute taking skills.
• A knowledge of safeguarding
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive records.
• Accuracy in recording information and a knowledge of working with client databases.
• Calmness under pressure and an open mind when approaching difficult situations

If you think this role is for you, please click the \xe2\x80\x9capply now\xe2\x80\x9d button. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on the 20th - 21st September. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our

#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Alexandra Cook, Office Manager at Alexandra.Cook@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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Additional information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency\'s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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